Wellington Phoenix

Wellington have moved up to fifth on the A-League Men ladder with a goal to Mexican Gael Sandoval giving them a 1-0 win over last-placed Perth in Sydney.

Sandoval’s goal galvanised Perth, who after failing to have a shot in the first half fired in three off target efforts in the two minutes after going behind. Wellington were dominant in the first half, when they had 70 per cent of possession in rainy conditions. A Gael Sandoval winner ensured Wellington will make their long-awaited return to New Zealand in the A-League Men top six after a 1-0 victory over last-placed Perth.

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Only a long range shot from Sandoval had Reddy stretching to tip over the bar. “I’ll have a look at what we’ve got left. That plays a huge part.

Wellington have moved up to fifth on the A-League Men ladder with a goal to Mexican Gael Sandoval giving them a 1-0 win over last-placed Perth in Sydney.

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Wellington are now clear of seventh-placed Macarthur FC and a point behind fourth with games in hand.

Wellington Phoenix defender Sam Sutton will miss this weekend's New Zealand homecoming for the A-League Men's team after testing positive to COVID-19.

Talay said Sutton is the only player to have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's trip to New Zealand. "Not being able to come back with the team and enjoy being back at home and being able to play in front of our fans. The 20-year-old Kiwi will now have to stay in isolation in Sydney when the Phoenix fly home before the Easter Sunday clash with Central Coast in Wellington.

The Phoenix will return home to New Zealand with some momentum behind them after notching back-to-back wins in the A-League Men.

The Phoenix will return to New Zealand in a great position on the A-League Men ladder. Like elite athletes at their peak, our sports journalists are highly trained in the art of news. They went the entire first half without firing a shot.

Wellington Phoenix defender Sam Sutton will miss this weekend's New Zealand homecoming for the A-League Men's team after testing positive to COVID-19.

Sunday's game will be the first of two back-to-back matches in New Zealand after trans-Tasman flights resumed with the New Zealand government easing border restrictions on Australian travellers. The 20-year-old Kiwi will now have to stay in isolation in Sydney when the Phoenix fly home before the Easter Sunday clash with Central Coast in Wellington. Wellington Phoenix defender Sam Sutton will miss the team's long-awaited return to New Zealand after testing positive to COVID-19.